RVIA Economic Impact Study

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association commissioned an Economic Impact Study on the RV industry, released on June 7, 2016. The study found that the RV industry contributes about $49.7 billion in economic output or 0.28 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Through its production and distribution linkages, the industry impacts firms in 426 of the 440 sectors of the United States economy.

Nationwide, the industry is responsible for 216,170 jobs, both directly and inderectly, creating an economic impact of $37.5 billion. The full study results, along with each individual state and congressional district's economic impact is available on the website by clicking here .

Dometic Acquires Kampa

The acquisition broadens Dometic’s offerings in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Dometic has a strategic priority of retail and aftermarket expansion and Kampa met Dometic’s acquisition prerequisites of profitable growth, strong earnings potential and opportunities for further expansion. Kampa outsources its manufacturing and has a central warehouse in the Netherlands that covers European distribution.

"I am pleased to welcome Kampa and its employees to Dometic,” Dometic President and CEO Juan Vargues says. “The acquisition is part of our strategy of strengthening our aftermarket position through complementary products and strong market presence. Kampa complements our product portfolio and strengthens our global offer to make Dometic even more relevant to our current and future customers.”

"We are today the market leader in inflatable awning room and tent technology in the UK, with a clear focus on easy use for our customers,” Kampa Managing Director Myles Salmon says. “In Dometic we have found an incredibly good home where we can build and accelerate our international expansion.”